Ratanabon Pagoda Explained

Ratanabon Temple
Map Type:Burma
Location:Mrauk U, Rakhine State
Coordinates:20.5988°N 93.1937°W
Religious Affiliation:Theravada Buddhism
Country:Myanmar
Founded By:Min Khamaung

Ratanabon Temple (Burmese: ရတနာပုံဘုရား in Burmese pronounced as /jɛ̀dənàbòʊɰ̃ pʰəjá/,) is a solid Buddhist stupa in Mrauk U, Rakhine State, Western Myanmar. The pagoda is located at the northwest corner of the Shite-thaung Temple.

According to local legends, it is said to have jewels and images enshrined in the central stupa, but none have ever been found.

It was built in 1612 by King Min Khamaung and his wife.

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